It’s one of Maricopa’s best-kept secrets, even if it’s a massive half-million acres with three federally protected desert wilderness areas.

Not far from the sunny metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona, is a rugged expanse of the Sonoran Desert overshadowed ... state park provides a fantastic desert camping experience, whether you’re ...

FORT MCDOWELL, AZ — At Butcher Jones Recreation Site, you can hike along the shores of Saguaro Lake for sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert. The 5.8-mile out-and-back trail in Tonto National ...

Campgrounds are everywhere throughout the ... for those seeking peace and quiet amidst the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert. The four campsites at this seldom-visited gem of a campground ...